Streamed live on April 18, 2024 Writer John Orloff tells us how he brought “Masters of the Air” to television. Production was a meticulous process marked by deep research, careful storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy. John shares his background, influences, and the challenges he faced in crafting the series. John Orloff’s
Streamed live on April 11, 2024World War II POW and Eighth Air Force expert Marilyn Walton leads an expert conversation about the experiences of prisoners in Germany.The experts also discuss fact and fiction in the depiction of POW camps in the Apple TV mini-series “Masters of the Air.”In addition to Marilyn and the VBC's own
Streamed live on April 8, 2024 A large group of Veterans gathered to discuss their military service for a Veterans Breakfast Club Open Conversation. We talked about the 4/9 25th Infantry Division "Manchus," the experience of PTSD, and the use of buttons vs. brass zippers on Army fatigues. But the most robust,
Streamed live on April 4, 2024 Les Schrenk’s story as a World War II ball turret gunner is one of courage, resilience, and unexpected humanity amidst the chaos of war. He was assigned as a ball turret gunner to the 327th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, stationed at RAF
Streamed live on April 1, 2024 Beth Reuschel is a professional military records researcher who helps families discover their legacies of service. Beth joins The Scuttlebutt to give us “Military Records Research 101” briefing. She’ll offer tips and tricks to guide family history seekers through their own research journeys. If you’ve ever been curious
Streamed live on Mar 29, 2024 The VBC and the Pittsburgh’s Heinz History Center are holding a special Vietnam Veterans Day Event at the Heinz History Center on March 29, 2024. This event honors and recognizes all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period
